The Buddha was born a prince in a small kingdom that is part of modern-day Nepal. His name was Siddhartha Gautama. His father, the king, indulged his son's desires and protected him from being ...

The word "Buddha" is derived from the Sanskrit word budh and is generally translated as "one who is awake." To many Buddhists, the Buddha is a man who achieved spiritual enlightenment — a state ...

Who was the Buddha, and how did his teachings shape history? This video uncovers the life of Siddhartha Gautama, debunks common misconceptions, and explores his journey to enlightenment.

Siddhartha Gautama, best known as the Buddha (the enlightened one), lived some 500 years before Jesus Christ. Born into royalty, the life of the young prince and his subsequent enlightenment set ...

But Mahayana Buddhism has become more popular by developing a social orientation. Adherents should strive to have the ...

With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this buddha does not look ...

The Laughing Buddha’s transformation into a global icon results from both the fascination with Chinese porcelain in 18th-century Europe and the 20th-century spread of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

The Buddha, seated in padmasana, or the lotus position, with his legs crossed under him, hands open-palmed in his lap, his face a mask of smiling sagacity and fierce inwardness, was certainly ...